Wales

Your local RCM Wales RCM Wales is your trade union and professional association, committed to championing your interests in all areas of your professional life, including pay and career development. As health policy is devolved to the Welsh Government, we work diligently to amplify the voices of midwives and MSWs, influencing policymakers and employers. This […]

England

England As your trade union and professional association, we’re here to support you in every aspect of your working life, from pay to professional development. We cover every corner of England, from Lands End to Wallsend and all points in between. We use our national influence with policymakers, including NHS England and the Department of […]

How to become a maternity support worker (MSW)

Maternity Support Workers How to become a maternity support worker/maternity care assistant The role of a maternity support worker (known as maternity care assistant in Scotland) can be incredibly varied, taking you from clerical work to actively supporting women and families through an incredibly important time in their lives. Here you can find out about […]

Early career midwives

Early Career Midwives From the moment you graduate, the RCM is here to support you throughout your midwifery career with learning and development opportunities, networking, financial and wellbeing support and much more. Learning and development Getting involved Webinar library Learning and development We have lots of resources available to support your continuous learning and development […]

Students

students Midwifery students are our future midwifery workforce and the RCM is here to support and guide you throughout your student journey and beyond. Supporting students From the moment you start considering midwifery as a career, the RCM is here to support you. We can provide advice to help you make the best application to […]

Member categories

Cavell

Cavell The RCM is proud to work with Cavell to provide grants, advice and a listening ear to midwives and maternity support workers who are looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. So when health, relationships and bills are causing stress, Cavell is here to help. What support does Cavell […]

Coalitions

Alliance partners

Alliance Partners The Alliance partnership scheme develops relations with like-minded organisations who share similar values and goals. These partnerships help promote the RCM’s work and commitment to maternity professionals. Partners in the Alliance programme work hard to advance the interests of midwives and the midwifery profession. Shared ethics and ideas combine in dedicated support of […]

TUC

Trades union councils As a trade union, as well as a professional association, the RCM supports its members in the workplace. We understand the value of trade unions working together, which is why we are proud to be affiliated to the Trades Union Congress in England, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the Wales Trades […]